This is a comprehensive timeline and listing of past and present members of
Fishbone
Fishbone is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1979, that plays a fusion of ska, punk, funk, metal, reggae, and soul. AllMusic has described the group as "one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late ' ...
, a U.S.
alternative rock
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band formed in 1979 in
Los Angeles, California
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, which plays a fusion of
ska
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,
punk rock,
funk
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,
hard rock
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, and
soul
In many religious and philosophical traditions, there is a belief that a soul is "the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being".
Etymology
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.
This list only includes official members of the band, not various session or onstage musicians who have filled in for departed or absent members.
Fishbone first assembled in 1979 with John Norwood Fisher (bass), his brother Philip "Fish" Fisher (drums),
Angelo Moore
Angelo Carmen Christopher Moore (born November 5, 1965) is an American musician, best known for his work as lead singer and saxophonist for the Los Angeles ska and funk metal band Fishbone. Moore also performs and records under the stage name Dr ...
(vocals, saxophones and
theremin
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), Kendall Jones (guitar), "Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II (vocals, trumpet), and Christopher Dowd (keyboards, trombone, vocals). The first founding member to depart was Kendall Jones in 1993, followed by Christopher Dowd in 1994, Philip Fisher in 1998, and Walter Kibby in 2003. John Norwood Fisher and Angelo Moore are the only members to remain with the band throughout its history. In the 2010s, all the other original members except Kendall Jones rejoined the band for various reunions and anniversary activities. In November 2020, Kendall Jones joined the band on stage for the first time since 1993 for a performance of "Them Bones" by
Alice In Chains
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for a tribute to the band arranged by the
Museum of Pop Culture
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.
Members
Timeline of official members
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List of Fishbone line-ups
External links
Fishbone.net– Official band website
FishboneLive.org– Collaborative Fishbone encyclopedia (semi-official)
Fishbone at Legacy RecordingsFishbone on the Live Music Archive
– Fishbone's section of archive.org's free live concert recordings.
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Fishbone
Fishbone is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1979, that plays a fusion of ska, punk, funk, metal, reggae, and soul. AllMusic has described the group as "one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late ' ...
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